Question
How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis to relieve the discomfort?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are currently the primary methods and drugs for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments or regional medications, such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar injections, etc. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the drug treatment is not effective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also necessary to ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.